KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg dismisses forecasts suggesting Kuching will be inundated by sea levels by 2050. He said that while there are concerns about global temperatures exceeding 1.5 degrees Celsius, it is still only a prediction. “Therefore, it is important to reduce carbon emissions
KUCHING: Three government bills will be tabled during the first meeting of the third term of the 19th Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting, which is scheduled for May 6 to 15. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said among the bills are related to forestry, supplementary bill
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg announced that Sarawak’s proposal to increase its stake in Affin Bank Bhd is currently pending approval from Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM). The purpose of acquiring a significant stake is to secure a substantial position as a blockholder within the bank.
KUCHING: The Sarawak government has amended related laws to allow the private sector to participate in power generation activities, says Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said that Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) will play a key role in facilitating the private sector involvement in power generation.
KUCHING: The Sarawak Labour Ordinance (SLO) amendment will be tabled in the forthcoming parliamentary session for approval. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Labour, Immigration and Project Monitoring) Datuk Gerawat Gala said the amendment is crucial for the well-being of workers in Sarawak. “And I am proud to say that
KUCHING: Renowned hip hop and R&B group Ruffedge, which rose to fame in the late ’90s and early 2000s, is scheduled to perform in the Showcase Raya Mena Mena at Plaza Merdeka on April 30. CATS FM programme manager Fadzli Daud said that Ruffedge will be performing beloved hits like
BY LEONG Z-KEEN KUCHING: Sometimes, don’t you wish the heroes you admired are out there somewhere, saving the day, interacting with the people or even showing up just to say hello? Well, as luck would have it, you may catch a glimpse of everyone’s friendly neighbourhood Spider-Man near the 3rd
KUCHING: A total of 600 saplings of high-value indigenous tree species such as meranti, selangan and resak has been planted by members from Rotaract Club of Swinburne Sarawak, recently. The Forest Department Sarawak (FDS) in a statement said the tree planting programme at Sabal Forest Reserve was participated by 30
MUKAH: The Sarawak government prioritises the quality of its elected representatives by providing them with exposure and experience related to legislative debates abroad. The Speaker of the Sarawak Legislative Assembly, Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar, said that as representatives of the people, they need to demonstrate quality
KUCHING: Sarawak has the potential to become a significant player in the country’s defense industry based on the progress achieved to date. According to the commander of the Eastern Field Command of the Army, Lieutenant General Datuk Mohd Sofi Md Lepi, the potential is immense because Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan
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